What is the most important information I should know about cefaclor?
Do not take this medication if you are allergic to cefaclor, or to similar antibiotics,
such as
Ceftin,
Cefzil,
Duricef,
Fortaz,
Keflex,
Omnicef,
Spectracef,
Suprax, and others.
Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs (especially
penicillin).
Take this medication for the entire length of time prescribed by your doctor. Your
symptoms may get better before the infection is completely treated. Cefaclor will not treat a
viral
infection such as the
common cold or
flu.
Antibiotic medicines can cause diarrhea, which may be a sign of a new infection. If you
have diarrhea that is watery or has blood in it, call your doctor. Do not use any medicine to stop
the diarrhea unless your doctor has told you to.
What is cefaclor?
Cefaclor is in a group of drugs called cephalosporin (SEF a low spor in) antibiotics. It
works by fighting bacteria in your body.
Cefaclor is used to treat many different types of infections caused by bacteria.
Cefaclor may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.
What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking cefaclor?
Do not take this medication if you are allergic to cefaclor or to other cephalosporin
antibiotics, such as:
Before taking cefaclor, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs,
especially penicillins.
FDA pregnancy category B. This medication is not expected to be harmful to an
unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are
pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment.
Cefaclor may pass into breast milk and could harm a nursing baby. Do not use this
medication without telling your doctor if you are
breast-feeding a baby.
The cefaclor suspension (liquid) contains sucrose. Talk to your doctor before using this
form of cefaclor if you have diabetes.
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